Mercedes A class 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 13 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 160 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
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